Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Triangl Swimwear - My experience & Review

Hi lovelies! As you probably already know if you have been following me on twitter or Instagram, I have been doing way too much shopping lately! I am officially on a huge spending ban right now but in the mean time I thought that I would do a review to talk about my latest purchase from Triangl Swimwear because just like a lot of online clothing stores, there were absolutely no reviews on this one! So I thought I would share my thoughts on this increasingly popular swimwear brand in the hope that it would help you make a better informed decision if you have been considering making a purchase from them.

It seems that Instagram is working really well as a marketing tool for companies because this is yet another online store that I found out about through Instagram. I fell in love with the simple yet bright designs and they looked stunning on all the pictures I saw even if all the models wearing them were a size 6!

I thought that Triangl was an Australian based company because they have a '.com.au' website, however I was surprised when I noticed that my package had actually been sent from Taiwan. Either way, regardless of where they are from, they have the best customer service that I have experienced from an online store. Even though my order was shipped from overseas, it arrived within a week! As soon as I placed my order I received an email from the company confirming that they had received payment and the next day I had the tracking details in my inbox - talk about efficient!

Their website accepts Paypal which is awesome and makes me feel much safer when doing my online shopping. They also have detailed information about sizing so all you need to do is measure yourself and compare to the sizes available. One thing that I have to note is that since these bikinis are made from neoprene (same material used in wetsuits), they do not have the strechiness of your usual bikinis so my recommendation would be to choose the next size up then you normally would. I am usually a size 10 so after measuring myself I ordered a size 'Small' in the bottoms. However, I found that they were not a flattering fit as the material did not have any give to it. As a result, I decided to return my bikini bottoms back to Triangl again (it also helps that they have free shipping on exchanges!)

I found that the exchange process was very simple and easy to follow. I just emailed the company within the stipulated time period (I think it is 10 days of receiving your order) and got a return authorization number and the return address. My exchange was processed super fast so I feel that I got a great service from the company. Although they then made a mistake with my exchange and sent me the incorrect size, they were kind enough to refund the return postage to me.

In terms of choosing sizing of the bikinis, they have an online chat where you can talk to one of their representatives and ask any questions. They helped me choose the size of my bikini top because I am a size 8 or 10E so I was worried about coverage. Based on the recommendations from the Triangl representative, I bought the 'Large' bikini tops and they are the perfect size. I think that the medium sized bikini would not give enough coverage for us larger girls so I would recommend the large because the back is adjustable anyway. One thing to keep in mind though, just like with any other triangle bikinis these don't provide much support for the larger bust even though the neoprene material is thicker.

As you can see from the pictures above, I purchased the 'Miami Mint' Chloe bikini and I absolutely love the colour! It is so pretty and vibrant and since it is neoprene material, it does not go see through when it is wet. With the bikini you also receive a matching neoprene bag and the bikinis are nicely packed in there when you receive them.

I think that these bikinis are good value for money (cost $86.00 AUD plus $10.00 shipping) and I would recommend Triangl as I have had such a good experience with them even in light of the fact that I had to get my bikini bottoms exchanged twice due to their mistake.

I am shy so I have not posted a picture of myself wearing these bikinis but I have tried to include as many pictures as I could so you could get a better idea of what they look like in real life. One thing that I should note is that the bikini bottoms are pretty low cut (or low rise whichever way you want to put it) so that took a bit of getting used to as most of the bikinis I own are more modest. The fact that they are low rise also means that I am a bit insecure about wearing them to the beach and have to work up the courage to wear them.

Overall, I have been happy with my Triangl purchase and think that the bikinis are good value for money compared to my favorite Seafolly, and they look pretty cute too.

Have you purchased a pair of Triangl bikinis? What did you think of them?

Yay finally a busty girl writing bikini reviews! All I ever see on instagram and a lot of blogs are either skinny girls or more voluptuous girls, which is awesome but what about us girls that are busty but not supermodel skinny.. :( I love your reviews, so honest and to the point! I love the look of these bikinis but was so apprehensive being a 10E myself. So happy you're the same size!Might look into them in the future.Please keep writing up reviews, love them!

i purchased the light blue and wore them once before they were ruined.After i wore them i hand washed them in cold water (exactly what triangle said to do) and the black trim die leaked all over the blue !!!! i am very frustrated

Have you emailed into us? We would gladly replace those for you! Just email to returns@triangl.com.au and send us some shots of the bikini- we're always more than happy to help out!

This review is lovely and so honest! The company owners, Erin Deering and Craig Ellis are Australians, but they have moved over to HongKong where they've set up shop. It's just a much better hub for them to run the business internationally! And I can honestly say: World's Best Bosses! They are involved in like everything that TRIANGL does, from the designs right down to the shipping.

Thanks for posting this awesome review, and if anyone needs help with sizing or anything at all, feel free to email me at jodie@triangl.com.au anytime! xx

I just received my bikinis and found that the bottoms were giving me a bubble from behind which means I need to go down a size. How long did the exchange process take? I'm going on vacation January 29th! Yikes!

It took around 2 weeks for me (1 week for them to be returned because I used registered post which is slow, and about 1 week for me to receive the replacement from Triangl). I think if you use express post to return them then you probably will receive them back before you go on holiday :-) hope that helps

Hi! I was wondering how Triangl would fit me. I am pretty thin but with a 34DD bra size. Would there be enough support/would this brand suit me? Or is it particularly mean to be catered to girls who have supermodel bodies? (Because I'm seeing a lot of that on social media). If anyone has a similar body type and has purchased this brand please let me know your experience! Thanks!!

If you don't mind me asking, how much did the return shipping cost for you when you exchanged? I know they cover the shipping costs for when they send out the new size to you... but not when you send the wrong size back!

I exchanged mine to a medium but they still so not look as flattering as I would have liked. If you are unsure, I would recommend that you get the large because unlike usual bathers, this neoprene material has no give to it at all! If its slightly tight, it just looks as though it digs into the skin (which is not a sexy look!)Hope that helps

The top of this bikini is the same as any other triangle bikini - barely any support for larger girls like you and I. If you need something to lift them up then these bikinis are not going to do the job well (unless you have fake boobs as they don't tend to be affected by gravity as the real things).

The only difference with these bikinis and your usual ones is the fact that they are made out of neoprene material which is a little thicker so they do not go see-through when wet and you don't see your nipples when its cold. Otherwise Triangl bikinis offer no support for a larger bust and the straps are quite thin and strechy so they dig into your neck with the weight of a larger bust - these are just a few things to keep in mind. I think that these bathers are more catered for girls with a smaller bust and leaner figures but I still wear them and find them comfortable (I'm just your usual size 10 girl with big boobs!)Hope that helps :-) feel free to ask any more questions as I am happy to help

I really want to order one of these suits and I'm a 32C/32D, which I think is about 10C/10D in Australian sizing. Do you think I could do with a medium or would a large be better? I'm not in Australia so I worry about ordering the wrong size.

Hi, I'm deciding whether to buy the Tilly Sunburst but I'm scared that the bottoms are too low. I have a slight pooch about 5 cm below my belly button. Do you think the bottoms would be close to that line or is it very low cut? Thank you!

Hey! I can range from a size 32C to a 32 D, I'm having a really hard time deciding on if I should get the medium or the large. What do you think? I don't want TOO much coverage, but I don't want my boobs hanging out either

They are approximately an inch lower than your normal hipster underwear I think. They are not so low that you have to worry about anything showing at the front - I find them pretty comfortable to wear. If anything, I worry more about my bottom showing because they just cover the top of my bum. Hope that helps :-)

Hi Summer, sorry but I am only familiar with Australian sizing. I suggest you contact Triangl directly for help with your sizing question. They have an online chat system 24/7 and were really helpful when I contacted them with questions

Hi ! I measured myself and my hips are 35 inches, i am Canadian however i have a bathing suit that i bought in australia a few years ago and the bottoms are a ten, i believe they are tight fitted on me, which size bottoms do you recommend?

Hi Amrita, you mentioned that your bottoms gave you a bubble in the back? Mine does the exact same and I was very worried. I was pretty frustrated seeing that they didn't fit well in the behind at all, even though the waist size was perfect. Did you end up sizing down? And if so, was the return process good for you?

Hey ! Finally a review about a busty girl, I loved it! I've ordered them in M, completely believing the chat online after asking several times. And they both (Indiana Ice & Winnie Arizona Sunset) came out too small. Then I'd like to exchange them, I'm a 36C (US) and I'm so worried about the Large ! Could you please measure the triangle of the top ? Thank you so much for sharing your review!

I'm size 34D in US sizes and am worries because I keep reading different things online. With the live chat I was recommended a large but I see others much larger than me going for a large. I want good coverage. Petite frame but curvy. Please help!

Hi CarolineThe size of each triangle of a 'Large' top is as follows:Width of the bottom (and largest part) of the triangle: 17cmSides of the triangles: 15cm each sideHeight of the triangle down the middle: 15cmI hope that helps! Feel free to ask if you have more questions :-)

I would recommend asking their online chat about what size they recommend. I just keep in mind that the material does not stretch so I highly recommend going for the next size up then you would normally

Hi QuinnThanks for stopping byThe size of each triangle of a 'Large' top is as follows:Width of the bottom (and largest part) of the triangle: 17cmSides of the triangles: 15cm each sideHeight of the triangle down the middle: 15cmI hope that helps! Feel free to ask if you have more questions

@Billi Thank you so much, I'm so relieved it sounds enough ! I asked them for the measurements and they didn't have them! Thank you for taking the time to answer me! @Megan Bradley I got the Medium one, and then exchanged it for a XL !

Hi, girls. Ive asked my bikini but its small to me. Xs bottoms extrenely down and bandeau S is small to me (( but returning to china from spain is very expebsive, cost the same like to buy one or 2 bew bikini

Hey,I am about the purchase a triangl bikini but i am a 32DD and i don't know whether the Winnie would fit me and what size i should pick, so i was wondering which size and model you would advise me to take. Thank you for your review it reassured me and i can now say that i'll order my bikini without stress.Thank you

I love your blog and reviews. I'm also busty, so this helped me so much, also the fact that you measured the triangles ;) I make handmade leather sandals called Love From Cyprus. You should check them out, maybe you'll like them enough to do a review too one day.

I can't say that their exchange service is the best. Yes, they have fast communication but when it comes to sending out the exchange, it is a long service. I've been chasing my exchange since the 1st of May. I'm still waiting on them to send me a confirmation email (if they finally process it). It's been frustrating! The delivery is fast though.

Hi I am a teenage girl looking to buy a Triangl bikini, and I was wondering, could you please tell me the waist measurement in inches for the Medium bottoms? I want to make sure I get the right sizes. My waist is about 27 inches and I wear a 36A bra. What would you recommend?

Hi, just wanted to know your experience sending the bikini back. did you do registered post? i'm from the US and sending to Hong Kong is kind of sketchy cuz it might get lost. i dont want to lose my bikini and money

Hi, I was wondering how long your return/exchange took to process? Did you receive an e-mail letting you know that your return had been received and an exchange was on the way? My returned item arrived over a week ago (according to Royal Mail track and trace), but I've not heard anything about it or my replacement.

Heya Billi... i have a little problem with the sizing...I normally combine the top(Small) and the bottom part(Medium) in a swimwear but this time i have to choose one size for the triangl bikini. I have small boobs and bigger butt soo what do u think should i take S or M ?

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! I've been looking all over for someone with a bigger bust size to write a review. I'm the same size as you, do you think the bikini top gives a good coverage?

Hi everybody! I'm from Spain and here we've different sizes! does anybody know with sizes I have to buy if I'm 85C sometimes 90C bust, and I use 38 size jeans? The girl on the chart at the webpage told me to buy XS for top and M for bottom. Do you agree girls?? Thanks! ;)

Hey, I was wondering if you could help with the sizes I'm a 29 inch around the waist and i wear a size 12C bra, i also wear a size 10 pants. if someone could help me out that would be awesome, I'm really liking these bathers! - Thanks.

Yes got my winnie. Was disappointed as I was told there was an underwire on the winnie which there is not! I was spilling out the bottom a bit so am now going to try the Indy... 3rd time lucky? I must say the girls have tried to be as helpful as possible it seems maybe i just dont have the triangl body... Fingers crossed for indy which has not arrived yet

Hey! I am a 12B in tops, would you recommend going the small or the medium for the black neon style top, and if I have 40inch hips, would the large be alright (I am normally a size 12), or should I opt towards the XL so I don't have it digging into me?

What size bottoms did you end up exchanging for? I'm 25" waist but I have a bit of booty and don't want to have an odd looking bum, what size do you think I should I get? And I'm a U.S. 32B bra so Xs? Thanks! Cierramais@gmail.com/cierramais- Twitter

I bought the same bikinis for my daughter who is a 10DD cup and had to return them as the top (large) definitely did not cover much at all. The pants were great but unfortunately they top was no good at all. I had no problems returning them & the customer service was fantastic.

Hi! I've been wanting to get a couple of triangl bikinis but I'm not sure what size I'd be. My bra size is a 32DDD and I wear a size 2 jeans. I try to stick with the suits that allow you to tie them in the back because I'm afraid of the top being too wide around. But what size do you suggest I get for the tops that have that buckle/clip in the back? And should I get an XS in the bottoms?

Me too, I always have problems buying tops that have a buckle/clip at the back because I am quite small around the ribs but a large cup size so if I choose the right size around the ribs then the cup size is always too small.

Unfortunately I haven't tried any of the triangle bikinis that do not have tie back back so I cant recommend a size but if you use the chat function on their website I am sure that they would be able to point you in the right direction.

In relation to the bottoms, I recommend to get the size up from what you usually buy at the shops because the material of these bikinis does not stretch at all and doesn't look too good when it digs into you

Hey Billie, great review! I love the Miami Mint colour you've chosen! I have the Milly in Santa Rosa Splash which I've done a quick review of on my blog here: http://www.dominiquekane.com/all-the-angles-on-triangl-swimwear-review/. I really like the design but I'm not a big fan of the bottoms (they cut into my hips). I'm also not sure I like neoprene for bikini bottoms, mine seem to get hot really quickly since they don't breathe and take just forever to dry out after a swim. Do you find this with yours?xx

Hi guys! Got my new Pink Rush bikini today! I am so happy with it! Triangl's chat online was very informative and helpful! I so love the packing with free bag! I will definitely recommend triangl to my friends and will probably buy again! The shipping was fast by the way. It's comfy and best fit ever! My measurements in inches are 30-24-34. I am a double A cup size and got XXS size for my top then XS for my bottom! Perfect fit! Thank you so much tringl! Can't wait to wear my new bikini soon!

Hi emily! When you buy triangl swim wear it's always in pair. They have live chat and they will help you to decide on your size. My breast measurement was only 30 inches using tape measures and normally my typical bra sizes were double A cup size. Live chat triangl service will ask you typical bra size. If you were near A75 size probably your XS but if you have double A cup size like me probably you're XXS too. Hope this helps. Thanks.

Wore my triangl bathers for the first time at the beach and now they are ruined. Apparently little particles like sand (go figure) can get stuck between the fabric. My pink bottoms have little black spots all over them. I've tried to soak and dislodge the sand out as suggested by one of the triangl team members. This is obviously a usual complaint because she responded very quickly with their resolution which didn't work. Very frustrating as the beach is one of two places I would ever wear bikinis and it is covered with sand.... Not a happy customer and probably wouldn't buy these again. They look awesome and fit really well. If you plan to sit on the beach and never get wet (just to look good) these are your type of bathers. If you're active like me, I wouldn't suggest them.

Are you sure your Hips are 27inches? That would be smaller for XS? Because my hips size is 34inches using tape measure. Kindly double check your hip size and if is it 27 inches kindly ask triangl chat service if they have XXS Bottom. XS will be bigger on 27inches hips i guess...

Did the XL end up being good? I am a 36D and want the triangle. Also does it give enough support?

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